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DRAFT 135-1. BUilDiNG tYPeS
Storefront
135-1.5 Storefront
1.5.1 DeScriPtiON & iNteNt
The Storefront building type is a low-to mid-rise for
use at mixed-use nodes and along mixed-use corridors
throughout the city. The Storefront building is built
close to the front lot line to create continuous building
walls along sidewalks with the goal of increased
walkability at the node and along corridors. Parking is
located in the rear of the lot behind the building or, in
some locations, small interior side yard parking lots are
permitted.
The key facade elements of the Storefront building type
are a high level of storefront glass on the ground floor
front facade and regularly spaced entrances along the
street sidewalk.
1.5.2 illUStrAtiVe iMAGeS
The images shown in Figure 1.5-A are intended to
illustrate the general character intent for the building
type. The buildings and sites in each image may not
fulfill all of the building type requirements.
Figure 1.5-A. Example Illustrations of Storefront Building Type
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